The effect of dental floss sequence on plaque removal efficacy and periodontal health: a randomized controlled trial.

BMC Oral Health · 2026 · PMC13270655 · PMID 42021236

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did not reach statistical significancep = 0.933not close (p > 0.1)

Although a decrease in total RMNPI was noted on day 21 for all groups, this change did not reach statistical significance ( p = 0.933).

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